Alternative Interpretations of Aging Among Gay Males

Gray, Heather; Dressel, Paula L.

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“…Such assumptions of associated pathology are problematic and offer limited insight related to the many positive and affirming aging experiences of LGBT adults and other vulnerable communities (Logie et al, 2007;Fredricksen-Goldsen et al, 2010). This is clearly evidenced in earlier literature and research describing positive psychosocial functioning among older gay men and lesbians (Berger, 1984;Gray & Dressel, 1985;Berger & Kelly, 1986), with favorable feelings about aging (Whitford, 1997), appearance (Gray & Dressel, 1985), and sexuality (Pope & Schulz, 1990). Subsequent studies found older gay male and lesbian adults to be no more depressed than their heterosexual counterparts (Dorfman et al, 1995), and a majority of gay and lesbian adults notably rate their mental health as excellent or good (D' Augelli & Grossman, 2001).…”

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Examining Cohort Differences and Resilience among the Aging LGBT Community: Implications for Education and Practice among an Expansively Diverse Population

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Orwat

Spira

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Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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The aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community continues to grow considerably while often being faced with unique and unmet needs separate from younger LGBT cohorts or their non-LGBT counterparts. This article explores some of the differences in attitudes among generational cohort groups regarding coming out decisions; sexual risk and safety; the impact of evolving policies within systems and society; as well as the demonstrated strengths and resiliencies of the aging LGBT community. Implications and suggestions for education, training, and best practices among this expansive and diverse population are considered as well as continued research in the field of LGBT aging.

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Examining Cohort Differences and Resilience among the Aging LGBT Community: Implications for Education and Practice among an Expansively Diverse Population

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Orwat

Spira

et al. 2014

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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“…More specific studies on the realities of older adult gay and lesbian life have focused on topics such as personal relationships and sexuality (see Kimmel, 1978;Harry & DeVall, 1978;Bell & Weinberg, 1978;Gray & Dressel, 1985;Pope & Schulz, 1990), psychological and health attributes (Wahler & Gabbay, 1997;Weinberg & Williams, 1974;Berger, 1980Berger, , 1982Friend, 1980;Deevey, 1990;Adelman, 1991;Quam & Whitford, 1992) community involvement (Weinberg, 1969(Weinberg, , 1970Francher & Henkin, 1973;Kelly, 1977;Berger, 1980;Bennett & Thompson, 1980;Goleman Wolf, 1982;Berger, 1984;Gray & Dressel, 1985;Lee, 1988Lee, , 1989Quam & Whitford, 1992) and the relationship between revealing one's sexual orientation and self-acceptance (Kimmel, 1978;Bennett & Thompson, 1980;Friend, 1980;Gray & Dressel, 1985;Wahler & Gabbay, 1997).…”

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Gay and Lesbian Perceptions of Discrimination in Retirement Care Facilities

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Journal of Homosexuality

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Much research on older gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) adults has focused on refuting the widely held misconceptions people have about GLBT lifestyles. To date, however, few studies on older GLBTs have examined their social and health care needs. Further, most studies have collected survey samples of older GLBT adults in large metropolitan areas and have not specifically addressed discrimination or bias in retirement care facilities. In the current exploratory study on perceptions of discrimination and bias in retirement care facilities, we surveyed a wide age range GLBT adults in a smaller metropolitan area of fewer than 400,000 people to discover the perceptions of both younger and older GLBTs. We surveyed perceptions of discrimination in retirement care facilities, sources of perceived discrimination, and suggestions for how discrimination might be reduced or eliminated in those settings. Respondents indicated that administration, care staff, and residents of retirement care facilities themselves were all potential sources of discrimination, and that education addressing awareness and acceptance of GLBTs is one potential remedy for discrimination against GLBTs in retirement care facilities. Respondents also indicated a strong desire for the development of GLBT-exclusive or GLBT-friendly retirement care facilities. Chi-square analyses of responses to the discrimination questions and respondents' demographic characteristics revealed significant differences with regard to age, income, gender, community size, and education level of the respondents.

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“…These correlates of health could be classified as coping strategies and would be helpful in assessing a client. Gray and Dressel (1985) challenged previous findings on older gay males from a new perspective. The researchers used a sample consisting of 4,212 gay males who responded to a self-administered questionnaire in 1977.…”

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Therapeutic Issues with Gay and Lesbian Elders

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1994

Clinical Gerontologist

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Alternative Interpretations of Aging Among Gay Males

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Examining Cohort Differences and Resilience among the Aging LGBT Community: Implications for Education and Practice among an Expansively Diverse Population

Examining Cohort Differences and Resilience among the Aging LGBT Community: Implications for Education and Practice among an Expansively Diverse Population

Gay and Lesbian Perceptions of Discrimination in Retirement Care Facilities

Therapeutic Issues with Gay and Lesbian Elders

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